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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,860.76, 8,789.52 and 4,011.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,860.76, 8,789.52 and 4,011.68 is: 6,016.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,860.76 : 8,789.52 = 4,011.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,860.76/8,789.52 = 4,011.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,860.76x = 8,789.52 × 4,011.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,860.76x = 35,260,741.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,260,741.59/5,860.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,016.41

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